Rogadius fehlmanni Knapp, 2012

Family:  Platycephalidae (Flatheads)
Max. size:  11.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 27 - 39 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Somalia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 11-11. This species is distinguished by the following characters: lower edge of preopercle as a stout antrorse spine; 2-4 preocular spines, usually with accessory spines on anterior base of largest; 5-6 count of diagonal scales; pelvic fin is blackish and lacks pattern of individual spots (Ref. 93119).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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